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WE TREAT PEOPLE IN ALL
STAGES OF KIDNEY DISEASE
KIDNEY DISEASE CARE
Free care coordination, education,
and transplant support
DIALYSIS CARE
17 dialysis centers in the
Pittsburgh area
HOME THERAPY
Home hemodialysis and
peritoneal dialysis (PD) options
DCI NORTH HILLS
DCI OAKLAND
DCI WILKINSBURG
3260 5th Ave.
7620 Meade St.
3412 Babcock Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 635-0211
(412) 647-3700
(412) 247-5223
DCI NORTH BOROUGH
100 S. Jackson 7th
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 766-6590
DCI SEVEN FIELDS
201 Highpointe Dr.
Seven Fields, PA 16046
(724) 799-3930
Find all DCI locations at www.dciinc.org
HEALTH & WELLNESS
well and exercising are obvious ways to prevent the onset of heart
disease, but a recent study by the Journal of the American College
of Cardiology looks at another culprit that has damaging effects
on your heart: sugar (fructose). According to the study, one to
two servings of sugary drinks per day raises a person’s risk of heart
disease by 35 percent.
It is important to be cognizant of sugar intake, as it can often
sneak into your diet unnoticed. Men should only consume about
37.5 grams of added sugar (think coffee drinks, sodas, yeast
breads, cereals, fruit drinks) per day, while women should stay
around 25 grams. Starting out the day with a latte, frozen beverage,
or soda could add anywhere from 20 to 63 grams of sugar in just
12 ounces! Make sure to stop and think before you consume
added sugar for the sake of your heart health because sugar isn’t as
sweet as it seems.
BEST FOOT FORWARD
After hours of physical abuse from constant pounding and
tapping, your feet deserve a break! Feet take a constant beating
every day and we often blame foot pain on a long day on our feet
or shoes with poor support, but foot pain may be caused by other
problems in your body that shouldn’t be ignored.
Keep tabs on your feet by:
• examining them regularly
• wearing comfortable shoes that fit properly and offer plenty
of support
• keeping your toenails trimmed straight across
• allowing your feet to air out after being in shoes
Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing:
• joint stiffness
• tingling or numbness
• swelling
• discoloration or bruising
• inability or limiting of physical tasks due to foot pain ■
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